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Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Losing Its Master Distiller and Head Blender

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Maker’s Mark Managing Director, Rob Samuels, announced today that its Master Distiller Denny Potter and Head Blender Jane Bowie are leaving the company on September 2, 2022. Details are scarce at this point, however, look for additional news on a future project involving these two bourbon icons. Samuels stated in the Maker’s Mark newsletter that […]

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Campari Group Makes Bold Move with Howler Head Whiskey

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Campari Group Makes Bold Move with Howler Head Whiskey Read Post »

Campari Group Acquires an Initial Minority Interest in Catalyst Spirits’ Howler Head Bourbon Brand Together With Exclusive Global Distribution Rights Campari Group has announced the signing and simultaneous closing of an agreement with Catalyst Spirits to acquire an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Banana Flavor with a medium

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Rest Your Head at 21c Museum Hotel for Your Next Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adventure

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Rest Your Head at 21c Museum Hotel for Your Next Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adventure Read Post »

Your next trip to Kentucky needs an incredible hotel to accompany your Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventure. If you’ve never stayed at a 21c Museum Hotel, there is no better time than now. This boutique hotel chain is perfect for the modern traveler who appreciates art, world-class dining, luxury amenities, and access to amazing whiskey. The

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183: Kentucky Bourbon Festival: “Only Whiskey. Only in Bardstown.”

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183: Kentucky Bourbon Festival: “Only Whiskey. Only in Bardstown.” Read Post »

Year 2 of the revamped Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022 is just 2 months away. “Only Whiskey. Only In Bardstown.” is the tagline for the 2022 edition of the Festival. One of Kentucky’s biggest events that celebrates its native spirit is returning for 2022, and tickets are on sale. The 31st Kentucky Bourbon Festival will be

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Kentucky’s Green River Distillery to Be Acquired in Powerhouse Bourbon Deal

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Kentucky’s Green River Distillery to Be Acquired in Powerhouse Bourbon Deal Read Post »

In a power move in the Kentucky Bourbon world, Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced its plan to acquire Owensboro’s Green River Spirits Company, including their distillery and production facilities and Green River Bourbon brand. Green River Distilling Co. boasts the 10th oldest distillery in the state of Kentucky; DSP-KY-10. Financial terms were not disclosed. Portions

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